Kitchener Massage Therapy

The Acuball

08 Nov 2018

I'm trying something new this month, I've brought in a product for resale. The Acuball is something that has been floating around my house for a few years. It's something that I lean on regularly for my own aches and pains. And I often find myself recommending my clients go buy one somewhere else or use a lacrosse ball to achieve a similar effect. I feel that it will be helpful to keep a few in the clinic so that clients can take home exactly what I’m showing them.

Degenerative Disc Disease

01 Nov 2018

Degeneration of the vertebral discs is a natural process as a person ages. The discs undergo slow wear and tear over many years, as a side effect of normal daily stresses. As this process continues the size and shape of the discs change, the discs loose vertical height, therefore leading to less space between each vertebra. Though not always symptomatic, Degenerative Disc Disease(DDD) can cause acute or chronic pain.

Does the Weather Make our Muscles Stiff?

17 Jul 2017

It’s May 16th and the weather in the Kitchener, Waterloo has been miserable. We had a few weeks of warmish weather but now we are right back to cold and rainy. You might ask why a massage therapist would care about the weather. It’s been good for business, that’s why I care. Our muscles get tight and stiff, old pains come back to the surface, and new ones come out. When this happens, we need to see our massage therapist.

KWmassage is moving

Massage Therapists in Kitchener and Waterloo

16 Mar 2016

You might have noticed that there are over 300 Registered Massage Therapists in the Kitchener- Waterloo area. This is due mainly to the fact that one of the major massage therapy schools, the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy is located in Kitchener. This high volume of massage therapists means higher competition between massage therapists. It also means higher levels of service for you, the massage therapy client. Your massage therapist needs to be good to stand out and attract clients.

Epsom Salt Bath

16 Dec 2015

Because of the high magnesium content, Epsom salts bath can be helpful any time you are suffering from muscle achiness or strain. Please set aside 40 minutes and run a full bath, the temperature of the water should be as hot as you can comfortably tolerate (though please do not exceed 40 degrees Celsius). Place the Epsom salt bath crystals into the water and spend at least 20 minutes soaking and relaxing. </br></br>

Back Pain and How to Massage at Home

16 Oct 2015

I have been treating back pain successfully since 2005. My first clients came to me because of back pain. Over the years, I have found that the overall outcome of massage therapy treatments for back pain has as much to do with the client as it does the massage therapist. The more a client is willing to do on their own, the better their recovery will be. If a client is willing to do the stretches, exercises, and other home care recommended by their massage therapist, they get better sooner.

Video Review for Kitchener Massage Therapy

14 Aug 2015

A friend and client, Josh, was in the Kitchener Massage Therapy Clinic and wanted to create a video review for me. Josh has been rock climbing for about 10 years. Rock climbing is really hard on the body so Josh comes for massage therapy to stay healthy.

Tension Headaches

13 Jul 2015

Your headache can leave you feeling helpless. You might be surprised to learn that there are things we can do to improve or prevent the crippling pain of a headache without the use of Tylenol, Advil, or other pain controlling medications. Regular stretching, exercise, and massage therapy can bring so much relief you would wonder why you never tried these simple ideas before.

What is Deep Tissue Massage?

12 Apr 2015

Deep Tissue massage is similar to the most common type of massage, Swedish massage, in that your therapist uses long, smooth, and kneading strokes to achieve healing changes in the body. The two forms of massage differ in that Deep Tissue massage aims to affect the deeper structures of the body and have a deeper level of healing. Deep Tissue massage is very effective in treating chronic muscle and connective tissue injuries.

Trigger Points and Trigger Point Therapy

12 Mar 2015

After studying and treating Trigger Points for many years, I describe them to my clients as a part of muscle that has become hyper-sensitive and irritable. Trigger Points are found in a tight or stiff band of muscle, and they can be found in muscles throughout the body. The following video shows me describing a Trigger Point to a client:

Low Back Pain

16 Feb 2015

Low back pain is no laughing matter. Whether it is due to a sports injury, bad posture, or a repetitive strain injury at work, most of us, at one point in time, have had low back pain. No matter what the cause, low back pain is a disruption to our lives. ...read more...

Does Deep Tissue Massage Hurt?

01 Jan 2015

Often Deep Tissue massage therapy will cause some tenderness when your massage therapist is working hard to work out the tension, scar tissue, and trigger points from your muscles and ligaments. And yes, sometimes you will feel a little stiffness the day after. Most often, this soreness is welcome relief as your therapist has the skill to pinpoint the source of your pain and work it out.

What Can Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Treat

A New Way to Make a KW Massage Therapy Appointment

16 Feb 2014

I am making another change to the way I do business. I have registered KWMassage for a CliniKo.com account. Cliniko will allow me to take appointments online, control my schedule, record clinical notes, write receipts for my services and do my bookkeeping all within the same software system. The only change you will notice is the online scheduler will look and operate a little different and hopefully you will get better service.

Massage Therapy Music

16 Jan 2014

I’m not the kind of massage therapist that plays nature sounds, new age music, or any of the other typical spa-type music for my clients while I’m working. My primary goal as a massage therapist is not relaxation; relaxation is a side effect of my style of therapy and sometimes sleep does come for some of my less rested clients. I’m more concerned with your muscular dysfunction; I don’t feel I need to play music that’s going to put you to sleep. This doesn’t mean I play punk or heavy metal; you’re likely to hear anything from jazz and classical to folk or blues music.

Do You Charge An Initial Consultation Fee For Massage Therapy Appointments?

16 Jan 2014

No, I do not charge an initial consultation fee for massage therapy treatments. I have a simple one page Health History form for you to fill out, I take 5 minutes or so to go over this form inorder to get a general idea of what I’m treating before we begin. After reviewing your needs, we get started right away, any other information I need I can ask while I’m treating you.

Why does Jeremy choose to practice Deep Tissue Massage?

16 Jan 2014

With so many types of massage to provide to clients, why do I choose to provide Deep Tissue Massage? The short answer is because Deep Tissue is the style of massage that I get done on myself and it works for me. It is a straight-forward style of massage where you can feel the work being done and tell that it will make a difference right away.